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2509 DUARTE Way sold on June 5, 2013 for $1,900,000, 2.5% below the $1,949,000 asking price after 208 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jun 5, 2013

2509 DUARTE Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 3,128 sq ft
  • 3,600 sq ft lot
  • Built 1981

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$1,900,000

MLS# L40458

Subdivision Alta Vista

Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific.

6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,720,000

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This home has a newer listing: MLS 25578617 (Sold).

The home

About 2509 DUARTE Way

This exquisite property is all about the spectacular ocean views! By day enjoy breathtaking panoramic vistas spanning from Dana Point to Palos Verdes. In the evening let Mother Nature bring you one of Laguna's magnificent sunsets over Catalina & city lights views. Romantic & inviting, this home radiates with French Country/Italianate style. Truly a kitchen for the gourmet cook with granite & marble counters, breakfast island, top of the line appliances incl. Subzero, wine cooler, Wolf range with griddle, double ovens & Bosch dishwasher. Light & bright kitchen opens to fireplaced family room & dining area. Formal fireplaced living room leads to patio overlooking the beautiful coastline seascape. Amenities incl. surround sound in family room, travertine floors, new vinyl windows and doors, ceiling fans, motorized awnings & built-ins. The home has 2 storage areas, a 2 car garage with epoxy floor & built-in cabinets. Owner paid to have wires obstructing view, buried underground. This home is immaculate and truly shows pride of ownership. Beautifully landscaped and located on dead-end street.

Property details for 2509 DUARTE Way

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,128 square feet of living space on a 3,600-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-134-10. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and English architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
L40458
Year Built
1981
Living Area (sq ft)
3,128
Living Area Source
Public Records
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,600
Lot Size (acres)
0.083
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
Parcel Number
65613410
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
Laundry
Laundry Room
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Doors
Double Door Entry
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
English, Traditional
Exterior Features
Awnings, Brick Driveway
Roof
See Remarks
Lot Features
Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Brick, See Remarks
Parking
Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Other, See Remarks, Storage
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Water
Public, See Remarks

Community Features

Subdivision
Alta Vista (AV)

The record

Property History for 2509 DUARTE Way

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 7, 2025 Sold $2,685,000 Resident Group
Jun 5, 2013 Sold $1,900,000
Jan 9, 2013 Relisted $1,949,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2509 DUARTE Way

We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.

Hazard zones

Flood zone

Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.

CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.

Earthquake fault zone

Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.

California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.

Liquefaction zone

Outside the liquefaction zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Tsunami hazard area

Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.

California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 3 of 3 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 3 of 3. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 3.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 42 public charging ports within 3 miles.

U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.

These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).

Official maps

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The neighborhood

About Alta Vista

Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Alta Vista home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
6
Median price
$2,720,000
Median days on market
16
Median per sq ft
$1,373

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Alta Vista sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
2590 Iris Sep 2, 2026 $2,750,000 1,531 $1,796 129
683 Alta Vista Way Jul 17, 2026 $2,670,000 1,931 $1,383 29
2581 Iris May 28, 2026 $2,705,000 1,882 $1,437 22
461 Alta Vista Way May 8, 2026 $3,730,000 2,736 $1,363 4
599 Alta Vista Way Apr 8, 2026 $2,735,000 2,100 $1,302 10

Schools

School District for 2509 DUARTE Way

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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Cynthia Fleming of Coldwell Banker

Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 10:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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